Director Demand Planning Whs - Herzogenaurach, Deutschland - Adidas

Adidas

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Herzogenaurach, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As Director Demand Planning WHS your accountability is to lead, develop and guarantee the best possible Demand plan. You own the WHS Demand Plan across all categories Originals, Football, Sportswear, Training, Running, Terrex, Speciality Sports, Basketball and Golf in Europe_ _and ensure that this plan is aligned with the overall IBP and BU targets. The Demand Plan is the basis for Purchasing and significantly influences the Inventory Management/ Stock Turn and re-order availability. Therefore, it is the foundation for reaching sales & inventory targets. _
You closely align with Key Stakeholders like Finance, Business Units, SCM within the inventory review process and influence buying decisions to meet our targets. _
In addition, you lead the Speed Team and are _accountable for the functional process, collaborating with relevant functions and identifying new opportunities across channels & markets as well as governance and compliance management for Speed Business Models_
Key Responsibilities:
BU WHS
Accountable for the overall BU RDP WHS to match the overall IBP and BU strategy
Accountable for steering & challenging your teams to ensure best possible demand plans and analyse the Rolling Demand Plan (RDP) for respective BUs.
Observe markets regarding changes, oppartunities and risks and take required actions in alignment with the BU
Accountable for the DP & SCM Purchasing alignment for the respective BUs regarding the inventory review process and as well the Demand Supply review
Challenge strategic initiatives and range architecture regarding efficiency, E2E SCM feasibility and profitability
Lead and/or consult projects and be the main POC for your business partners on strategic topics
Support the Franchise Management process
Responsible for the product allocation / guidance process across channels in close alignment with the BU, to support the franchise lifecycle management & accountable for the operational execution
Responsible for steering of the Rolling Demand Plan (RDP) for Sports Marketing demand
Support achieving the Inventory target in Europe for your area of responsibility
Establish and develop AA programs related to the WHS business to improve RDP accuracy.
Speed
Responsible to ensure sustainable net sales and market share growth of Responsive Business Models in Europe
Accountable for the functional process, collaborating with relevant functions and identifying new opportunities across channels & markets as well as governance and compliance management for Responsive Business Models
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
Support the BU IBP process from DP side
Accountable to highlight gaps between IBP and RDP and drive alignment for WHS
Personnel management of direct reports
Manage your teams in line with the Leadership framework
Establish a highperformance culture via the communication of clear expectations and targets
Evaluate the performance and competencies of your employees within the MYBEST framework
Introduce a feedback culture and ensure as well that the adidas values are followed throughout your team
Manage and develop talents within your team to develop their competencies and managing skills to grow within the DP department
Secure the adherence to all employee relevant adidas guidelines and all legal obligations
KPIs:
Control and steer all relevant KPIs
Demand Plan Accuracy & Reliability
IBP & RDP in agreed framework by BU
Inventory Target
Optimization of excess Stock
Availability
Key Contacts:
VP/Senior Director BU
VP/Director Range Architecture
Senior Director Product Supply
VP/Senior Director Corporate Solutions
SVP Finance
Brand Finance
Advanced Analytics
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to manage complex situation and challenges
Proven leading/managerial skills
Always acts as a role model
Strong communication skills across all levels of the company
Very good presentation skills
Very strong persuasion skills
Very strong business acumen and strategic thinking
Ability to think end to end
Good project management skills
Very good analytical skills
Excellent numerical skills
Advanced MS Office skills
Fluent in English and another European language in writing and speaking
Educational Background/ Minimum requirements:
Qualified to Masters Degree level or equivalent relevant experience
710 years of work experience in Demand Planning or a similar field
58 years management experience
Experience in the sporting goods industry preferred

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